Blizzard Stiletto Ray-Z Users Manual

Blizzard Lighting, LLC

http://www.blizzardpro.com

Waukesha, WI USA

Copyright (c) 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Stiletto™ Ray-Z 1

1. Getting Started 3

What’s In The Box? 3
Getting It Out Of The Box 3
Powering Up! 3
Getting A Hold Of Us 3
Safety Instructions (Don’t Stick Your Hand In The Toaster!) 4

2. Meet The Stiletto™ Ray-Z 5

Main Features 5
DMX Quick Reference 5
The Stiletto™ Ray-Z Pin-up Picture 6

3. Setup 7

Fuse Replacement 7
Connecting A Bunch Of Stiletto™ Ray-Z Fixtures 7
Data/DMX Cables 7
Cable Connectors 8
3-pin??? 5-Pin??? Huh? 8
Take It To The Next Level: Setting up DMX Control 8
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode) 9
Mounting/Rigging 9
Mounting Points 10
Clamp Mounting 11

4. Operating Adjustments 12

The Control Panel 12
Control Panel Menu Structure 13
DMX Mode 14
Select The DMX Starting Address 14
Select The Channel Mode 14
DMX Channel Mode Selection 14
Run Mode (DMX, Master/Slave, Auto, Sound Active) 14
Pan/Tilt Invert 14
Manual Adjustments 14
Information 14
Factory Settings 14
Pan/Tilt Invert 14
Fixture Reset 14
Display 14
Network 14
DMX Channel Values In-Depth 15

5. Appendix 18

Keeping Your Stiletto™ Ray-Z As Good As New 18
Returns (Gasp!) 18
Shipping Issues 18
Dimensional Drawings 18
Tech Specs 19

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1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box?

• Stiletto™ Ray-Z

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

• 1 x Set of Mounting Brackets

• 1 x DMX Cable

• 1 x Safety Cable

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box

Congratulations on purchasing the Stiletto™ Ray-Z professional LED moving head xture!

Now that you’ve got your Stiletto™ Ray-Z, you should carefully unpack the box and check
the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition. If anything looks
as if it has been damaged in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing

material for inspection. Again, please save the carton and all packing materials. If a xture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the xture be returned in the original

factory box and packing.

Powering Up!

All xtures must be powered directly o a switched circuit and cannot be run o a

rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer
channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.

AC Voltage Switch - Not all xtures have a voltage select switch, so please verify that the
xture you receive is suitable for your local power supply. See the label on the xture or
refer to the xture’s specications chart for more information. A xture’s listed current
rating is its average current draw under normal conditions. Check the xture or device

carefully to make sure that if a voltage selection switch exists that it is set to the correct
line voltage you will use.

Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on your unit matches the line

voltage applied. Damage to your xture may result if the line voltage applied does
not match the voltage indicated on the voltage selector switch. All xtures must

be connected to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something happens goes wrong, please visit www.blizzardpro.com/support and open a
support ticket. We’ll be happy to help, honest.

Disclaimer: The information and specications contained in this document are subject

to change without notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability for any
errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™ reserves the
right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors
or omissions at any time. You can download the latest version of this document from www.
blizzardpro.com.

Author: Date: Last Edited: Date:

J. Thomas 10/8/2019 J. Thomas 10/8/2019

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully. They include

important information about the installation, usage and

• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If you sell the unit to someone
else, be sure that they also receive this User Guide.

• ALWAYS make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that
the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on the de-

cal or rear panel of the xture.

• This product is intended for indoor use only.

• To prevent risk of re or shock, do not expose xture to rain or moisture.

• Make sure there are no ammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least
20in (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are
blocked.

• ALWAYS disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse
and be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.

maintenance of this product.

• ALWAYS secure xture using a safety chain. NEVER carry the xture by its

head. Use its carrying handles.

• DO NOT operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people
can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized tech­nical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.

• NEVER connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event
your unit may require service, please open a support ticket at www.
blizzardpro.com/support.

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2. MEET THE STILETTO™ RAY-Z

MAIN FEATURES

• 7* 40W OSRAM™ RGBW icker-free LEDs, 100,000 hours

• Beam angle: 4.5°-36° with electronic zoom

• RGBW color mixing + pixel eects

• Smooth electronic dimming with 16-bit control

• 8/16 bit smooth and precise pan and tilt resolution

• Pan: 540°/ Tilt: 200° with ultra-fast 3-phase motors

• Built-in color macros & 1-25Hz strobe eects

• Individual pixel control in extended 38-channel DMX mode

• 2x RJ45 Ethernet input/output data connections

• 5-pin DMX input/output connections

• PowerCON™ compatible AC power input/output

CONTROL:

• Protocols: DMX-512, RDM, Art-Net, Kling-Net, and sACN

• DMX channels: 15/18/38-channel modes

• Easy-to-use 5-button control panel with LCD color display

• Operating modes: DMX512, master/slave, auto, & sound active mode

DMX Quick Reference (15/18/38-Channel Modes)

15CH
BAC

1 1 1 Pan

-- 2 2 Fine Pan (16-bit)
2 3 3 Tilt

-- 4 4 Fine Tilt (16-bit)
3 5 5 Pan/Tilt Speed
4 6 6 Dimmer

-- 7 7 Dimmer Fine
5 8 8 Strobe
6 9 9 Zoom (wide <-> narrow)
7 10 -- Red Intensity
8 11 -- Green Intensity
9 12 -- Blue Intensity
10 13 -- White Intensity
11 14 -- Color Macros (overrides R/G/B/W channels)
12 15 -- Background Color (for shape macro)
13 16 -- Shape Macro
14 17 -- Shape Macro Speed
15 18 10 Reset

-- -- 11-14 Pixel 1 - R/G/B/W Dimmer Channels

-- -- 15-18 Pixel 2 - R/G/B/W Dimmer Channels

-- -- 19-22 Pixel 3 - R/G/B/W Dimmer Channels

-- -- 23-26 Pixel 4 - R/G/B/W Dimmer Channels

-- -- 27-30 Pixel 5 - R/G/B/W Dimmer Channels

-- -- 31-34 Pixel 6 - R/G/B/W Dimmer Channels

-- -- 35-38 Pixel 7 - R/G/B/W Dimmer Channels

18CH
STD

38CH
EXT What It Does

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Figure 1: The Stiletto™ Ray-Z Pin-Up Picture

Head/Arms

7x 40W 4-in-1

RGBW LEDs

5-Button

Control Panel

Menu with

LCD Display

Figure 2: The Rear Connections

RJ45 (Ethernet)

5-Pin DMX

Input

5-Pin DMX

Output

RJ45 (Ethernet)

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Power Output

Power

Switch

Fuse

Holder

Power Input

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